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BREAKING NEWS
NYPD
The demolished motorbikes were among more than 5,700 seized in 2026; the vehicles were snatched for being unregistered, uninsured, or having fake or altered plates
“These bad boys do look delicious though,” an Indianapolis Metro Police Department officer is heard saying in the video while holding a box
“Jett continues to earn his position as a member of this agency,” Roscommon Sheriff’s Office officials said. “We are so pleased that he keeps bringing Sgt. Darsow to work with him for every shift!”
When Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies woke up the driver, he tried to drive away; a scuffle ensued, during which the man bit both a deputy and a K-9
Criminal Justice Programs
“I will be there washing cars with them,” Genesee County District Court Judge Jeffrey Clothier said
Fla. law enhances penalties for undocumented immigrants convicted of crimes, expands ICE cooperation
Under the law, any migrant who is in the country illegally and convicted of a capital felony must be sentenced to death, removing jury discretion and challenging existing precedent
“Having Chase and Max…allows us to support mental health and well-being in a unique way,” said Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Officer Curtis Schwartzkopf
From Bloomington PD’s viral “ex-lover special” to witty police-themed valentines, PDs are using humor to engage communities this Valentine’s Day
The man rammed a Prescott Police cruiser before igniting the propane with a blowtorch, causing the fire to spread to a Yavapai County deputy’s cruiser
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A bill targeting easily converted pistols could affect future sales of older Glock models, raising concerns among active and retired law enforcement officers
A Riverside case involving disabled veteran plates touches on police discipline, military service, due process and public perception
A shooting outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shows how fast a high-profile event can turn into a critical incident — and what officers must do to be ready
Officers’ alleged ICE welfare check at schools reveals confusion over 287(g) and local authority limits
A viral video raises a bigger question for police leaders: How do warning signs of bias go unaddressed — and what should agencies do now?
From crime concerns to cultural signals, public support for policing is rebounding
PRODUCT NEWS
4-year-old Renzo had been with the Coconut Creek Police Department for more than a year
Agent was shot in the leg Thursday when his gun unintentionally discharged during firearms training
Anodized aluminum body is designed to last through years of heavy use with minimized corrosion
Gunman opened fire on two officers Halloween night in 2009
Officer was in the weapons room at the back of the courthouse when the gun discharged, striking the officer in the upper leg
Police are finding themselves responding to an increase in calls from residents upset with neighbors or plow drivers who dump snow where it doesn’t belong
Video or audio recorded from any device used by a cop — such as one attached to a car, boat or aircraft — would be exempt from state’s open records law
“Nothing on that video suggests that we were violating anyone’s rights. That’s what makes it even more perplexing to me”
Security planning began long before the grand jury announcement
Called for additional training and safety instructions for crew members of the TV show in response to the shooting death of an audio technician